Tax filing deadline extended in wake of bombings

In the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings, the Massachusetts Department of Revenue has extended the tax filing deadline to at least April 23, Revenue Commissioner Amy Pitter announced Tuesday.

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Posted Apr. 17, 2013 at 12:01 AM
Updated Apr 17, 2013 at 12:52 AM

Posted Apr. 17, 2013 at 12:01 AM
Updated Apr 17, 2013 at 12:52 AM

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In the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings, the Massachusetts Department of Revenue has extended the tax filing deadline to at least April 23, Revenue Commissioner Amy Pitter announced Tuesday.

Pitter said the extension will give taxpayers impacted by the tragic events another week to file their state personal, business and corporate income tax returns, extensions and tax payments.

"There are few words that can convey the sorrow and heartbreak we are all feeling in the wake of this unspeakable turn of events," Pitter said in a news release. "We recognize that filing taxes is probably the last thing on the minds of taxpayers as they grieve for the victims of the bombings and struggle to make sense of the horrific violence."

The announcement to extend the filing deadline follows the IRS decision to extend the April 15 deadline for Boston area taxpayers in filing their federal tax returns. The IRS is expected to provide details on the federal extension shortly and the DOR will match whatever extension the IRS announces, the release said.

The state's free online filing system, WebFile for Income, will remain available through the April 23 extension so taxpayers can file their returns and extensions and make payments electronically.